Question 1

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-This kind of system offers a better return on initial investment because it will have a longer useful life.

Accepted Answer

A)  TCO 
B)  closed-ended 
C)  agile method 
D)  FDD 
E)  RAD F)  open-endedG)  CASE toolH)  poolI)  UMLJ)  scalable J

Question 2

____ is a typical example of a system requirement for the performance category.

Accepted Answer

A)   The purchasing system must provide suppliers with up-to-date specifications
B)   Each input form must include date, time, product code, customer number, and quantity
C)   The manager of the sales department must approve orders that exceed a customer's credit limit
D)   The student records system must produce class lists within five hours after the end of registration D

Question 3

In a(n) ____ structure, which usually is based on interpersonal relationships, some people have more influence or knowledge than appears on an organization chart.

Accepted Answer

A)   spontaneous
B)   unstructured
C)   informal
D)   open-ended C

Question 4

In a(n) ____, team members prepare to lunge at each other to achieve their objectives.

Accepted Answer

A)   dodge
B)   resequencing
C)   scrum
D)   adaptation

Question 5

The ____________________ is a model that asks the traditional fact-finding questions in a systems development context.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is a model that asks...

Question 6

In addition to helping to gather and analyze facts, many programs also perform fact-finding for systems analysts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Because of the limited range of input and interaction among participants, few companies believe that a JAD group produces the best definition of a new system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In an interview, ____ encourage spontaneous and unstructured responses.

Accepted Answer

A)   open-ended questions
B)   closed-ended questions
C)   leading questions
D)   range-of-response questions

Question 9

A common tool for showing the distribution of a questionnaire or sampling results is a vertical bar chart called a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   flowchart
B)   histogram
C)   agile method
D)   Venn diagram

Question 10

A single site visit usually gives true pictures, so it is unnecessary to visit more than one installation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

____ is a typical example of a system requirement for the control category.

Accepted Answer

A)   The customer analysis system must produce a quarterly report that identifies changes in ordering patterns
B)   The system must maintain separate levels of security for users and the system administrator
C)   The data entry screens must be uniform, except for background color, which can be changed by the user
D)   The warehouse distribution system must analyze daily orders and create a routing pattern for delivery trucks

Question 12

A(n) ____ is a top-down representation of a function or a process.

Accepted Answer

A)   UML
B)   TCO
C)   FDD
D)   REJ

Question 13

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-In BPMN terminology, the overall diagram.

Accepted Answer

A)  TCO 
B)  closed-ended 
C)  agile method 
D)  FDD 
E)  RAD F)  open-endedG)  CASE toolH)  poolI)  UMLJ)  scalable

Question 14

____ are especially important to a systems analyst who must work with people at all organizational levels, balance conflicting needs of users, and communicate effectively.

Accepted Answer

A)   Analytical skills
B)   Artistic skills
C)   Interpersonal skills
D)   Confrontational skills

Question 15

In addition to joint application development, another popular user-oriented method is ____________________, which resembles a condensed version of the entire SDLC with users involved every step of the way.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to joint application development, another...

Question 16

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-One of its risks is that a system might work well in the short term, but the corporate and long-term objectives for the system might not be met.

Accepted Answer

A)  TCO f. open-ended
B)  closed-ended g. CASE tool
C)  agile method h. pool
D)  FDD i. UML
E)  RAD j. scalable

Question 17

A list of topics should be sent to an interviewee several days before the meeting, especially when detailed information is needed, so the person can prepare for the interview and minimize the need for a follow-up meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The main objective of a sample is to ensure that it represents the overall population accurately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When preparing a representative sample from a list of 200 customers who complained about errors in their statements, a ____ could ensure the sample is balanced geographically by selecting five customers from each of four zip codes.

Accepted Answer

A)   systematic sample
B)   stratified sample
C)   random sample
D)   comprehensive sample

Question 20

____________________ is an important fact-finding technique that can include the Internet, IT magazines, and books to obtain background information, technical material, and news about industry trends and developments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is an important fact-finding technique that...

Exam 4: Requirements Modeling

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -This kind of system offers a better return on initial investment because it will have a longer useful life.

____ is a typical example of a system requirement for the performance category.

In a(n) ____ structure, which usually is based on interpersonal relationships, some people have more influence or knowledge than appears on an organization chart.

In a(n) ____, team members prepare to lunge at each other to achieve their objectives.

The ____________________ is a model that asks the traditional fact-finding questions in a systems development context.

In addition to helping to gather and analyze facts, many programs also perform fact-finding for systems analysts.

Because of the limited range of input and interaction among participants, few companies believe that a JAD group produces the best definition of a new system.

In an interview, ____ encourage spontaneous and unstructured responses.

A common tool for showing the distribution of a questionnaire or sampling results is a vertical bar chart called a(n) ____.

A single site visit usually gives true pictures, so it is unnecessary to visit more than one installation.

____ is a typical example of a system requirement for the control category.

A(n) ____ is a top-down representation of a function or a process.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -In BPMN terminology, the overall diagram.

____ are especially important to a systems analyst who must work with people at all organizational levels, balance conflicting needs of users, and communicate effectively.

In addition to joint application development, another popular user-oriented method is ____________________, which resembles a condensed version of the entire SDLC with users involved every step of the way.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -One of its risks is that a system might work well in the short term, but the corporate and long-term objectives for the system might not be met.

A list of topics should be sent to an interviewee several days before the meeting, especially when detailed information is needed, so the person can prepare for the interview and minimize the need for a follow-up meeting.

The main objective of a sample is to ensure that it represents the overall population accurately.

When preparing a representative sample from a list of 200 customers who complained about errors in their statements, a ____ could ensure the sample is balanced geographically by selecting five customers from each of four zip codes.

____________________ is an important fact-finding technique that can include the Internet, IT magazines, and books to obtain background information, technical material, and news about industry trends and developments.